§ 50. Mr. PATRICK MEEHANasked the Secretary of State for War how many Irish regiments are at present stationed in Ire land; if he will state the number of Irish regiments that have been removed from Ireland within the last two years; the names of the said regiments; the dates of their removal; and the names of the regiments by which they were replaced?
§ Mr. TENNANTThere are at present two Irish regiments stationed in Ireland, the 5th Royal Irish Lancers and the 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment. Only one Irish regiment has left Ireland in the ordinary course of relief during the last two years, namely, the 2nd Battalion Connaught Rangers, who were relieved by the 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment in September, 1913.
§ Sir T. ESMONDEWould the hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of bringing the Royal Dublin Fusiliers to Ireland?
§ Mr. TENNANTYes, Sir.
§ 51. Mr. NEWMANasked the Secretary of State for War whether the withdrawal of the Imperial troops from Ulster or any part of Ireland is contemplated in the immediate future?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer is in the negative.